Valley Vista High School vs. Shadow Ridge High School
Should I attend Valley Vista High School or Shadow Ridge High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Valley Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Graduation Rate
Diversity
Shadow Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,477 students in grades 7-12, Valley Vista High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,366 students in grades 7-12, Shadow Ridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
2,477 students
2,366 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
107 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#931 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#715 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Graduation Rate
96%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
681
648
Grade 10 Students
656
662
Grade 11 Students
608
553
Grade 12 Students
532
503
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
47%
28%
% Black
9%
5%
% White
35%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
